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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.33, 1,290.79 and 340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.33, 1,290.79 and 340.48 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.33 : 1,290.79 = 340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.33/1,290.79 = 340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.33x = 1,290.79 × 340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.33x = 439,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,484.67/860.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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